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Michael Thompson: Defendant accessed sexual videos of Kim in the hours before he allegedly murdered her

The defendant accessed sexual videos of Kimberley in the hours before he allegedly murdered her, the court heard as the schedule of events concluded on Monday (June 15).

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Michael Thompson: Jury hears defendant called Kim ‘wicked witch’ and the ‘insecurity’ she felt in the marriage

The jury heard that the defendant allegedly referred to Kim as “the wicked witch” and the “insecurity” she felt in their marriage, in just one of many voice notes played to the court.

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Two new bus lane cameras in Northampton and one in Daventry will begin fining drivers 24/7 soon

Two new bus lane cameras in Northampton – and one in Daventry – will begin fining drivers soon, as the council bids to “keep buses running on time”.

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Michael Thompson: Alleged murder victim believed all she was to defendant was ‘mother to his children’

The court heard that the alleged murder victim believed all she was to the defendant was the mother to his children, in a voice note played to the jury at the end of last week.

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17 takeaways, pubs and cafes in Northampton and beyond awarded new food hygiene ratings ranging from one to five stars

More than a dozen takeaways, pubs, cafes and more in West Northamptonshire have been awarded a new food hygiene rating in the last eight weeks – and they range from five stars to one.

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Northamptonshire holiday park to unveil luxury Elgar-inspired holiday home at major gardening show

A Northamptonshire holiday park is preparing to showcase a brand-new luxury holiday home inspired by one of Britain's most celebrated composers at a major national event this week.

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Northampton skin clinic founder continues to save lives through crucial work after her own cancer diagnosis and treatment

The founder of a skin clinic in Northampton continues to save lives through her crucial work, which she has become even more passionate about following her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Revealed: The ten areas of West Northamptonshire with the most anti-social behaviour reports in April 2026

The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of anti-social behaviour offences during the month of April 2026 have been revealed.

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Popular Northampton restaurant REOPENS after nearly a month after car damages gas supply

A popular Northampton restaurant reopens after nearly a month after a car damaged its gas supply.

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Former care home in Northampton left vacant and boarded up since 2024 goes on market for £1 million

A former care home in Northampton that has been vacant and boarded up since 2024 has been put on the market for £1 million.

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Corby man who shouted disgusting sexual comments at female police officers is first in Northants to be prosecuted under new law

A Corby man who made vile sexually-aggressive comments has been sentenced under new legislation.

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Travellers set up camp on land next to park in Northampton neighbourhood

A group of travellers have pitched up on land next to a park in a Northampton neighbourhood.

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Plans submitted for 33-unit student accommodation block in Northampton included in latest list

Plans for a new four-storey student accommodation block in Northampton are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.

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"I have loved it all": Owner of popular Northampton restaurant announces shock closure after 10 years in business

The owner of an incredibly popular Northampton restaurant has announced the shock closure after 10 years in business.

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Drivers face weeks of disruption as Northampton road closures get under way

Motorists in Northampton are being warned to prepare for a series of road closures and traffic restrictions as West Northamptonshire Council carries out highways, drainage and utility works across the town this month.

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New Northampton padel and wellness venue seeks alcohol licence

A new Northampton padel and wellness centre has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol ahead of its anticipated opening.

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Shoplifter jailed after stealing more than £6,000 of cigarettes from two Northampton shops

A shoplifter has been jailed after stealing more than £6,000 of cigarettes from two Northampton shops.

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£20,000 worth of fuel and equipment stolen as two containers on Northampton village building site broken into

Police are appealing for witnesses after £20,000 worth of fuel and equipment was stolen after two containers at a Northampton village building site were broken into.

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WANTED: Police searching for man, 31, in connection with alleged serious assault in Northampton

A 31-year-old man is wanted in connection with an alleged serious assault, which happened in Northampton.

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Live facial recognition to be used by police for fourth year at British Grand Prix as Northamptonshire gears up to welcome 500,000 visitors

Live facial recognition technology will be used by police for the fourth consecutive year at the British Grand Prix.